District tournaments playing out this week as season wraps

District basketball tournaments are being played out all over the state, leading up to tournament finals on Friday and Saturday.

The NMAA is planning to announce the 10 state tournament brackets about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Here are some of the start times for district finals in the metro area:

District 1-5A boys is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Vista. The 1-5A girls final is Friday night in Farmington.

Officials have moved the 2-5A boys final from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at La Cueva. The 2-5A girls are going to tip at 5 p.m. at Sandia.

The 5-5A girls, with Albuquerque High hosting, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday. The boys final is Saturday, but as the semifinals involves all four of the top teams on Thursday, it is not yet known who will host on Saturday.

Highland (5-4A) and Del Norte (6-4A) are top seeds in their districts and will each play at home on Saturday night. The Hornets are playing at 6, the Knights at 6:30.

The Academy girls in 6-4A are home Saturday at 5 p.m. Valencia’s girls are the host team in 5-4A girls.

LA CUEVA SOCCER: La Cueva High School has officially posted for its head girls soccer coaching position.

Hall of Famer Amber Ashcraft retired after last season, and she coached the Bears to 10 state championships and over 500 victories in her illustrious career.

Those interested in the position are asked to email athletic director Brandon Back at Back_b@aps.edu.

THIS AND THAT: Rio Rancho and Bernalillo won state bowling titles earlier this month at Silva Lanes in Albuquerque. The Rams took the 5A title with a defeat of La Cueva, the Spartans were first (for the first time) in 1A-4A after a victory over Artesia.

James Yodice covers prep sports for the Journal. You can reach him at jyodice@abqjournal.com or via X at @JamesDYodice.